15 Breakfast Foods You Should Always Avoid in the Morning

4. Muffins and pastries

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Having muffins or pastries for breakfast is much like eating cake in the morning. Even "healthy" muffins can be high in sugar, especially those with chocolate or little fruit. Choose fruit-based muffins rarely, and remember most pastries are full of saturated fat. Savory muffins with less sugar are better, but pastries should be a rare treat.